Greenville College

315 E. College Ave, Greenville, IL 62246
Tel: (618)664-2800
Private not-for-profit | 1,452 students
Greenville College is a four-year, coeducational Christian liberal arts college located in Greenville, Illinois. Greenville College is a Christian college providing a quality liberal arts education for over 1200 traditional, adult-degree-completion and graduate students. Founded in 1892, Greenville College is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.

School Overview:

Greenville College
County Bond County, IL
Title IV Eligible Participat
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution Level Four or more years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
94 staff 115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 1,452 students 1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
1,213 students 1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
239 students 137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
1,214 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
238 students 129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
2% 3%
% Black
6% 6%
% White
91% 84%
% Two or more races
1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$22,920 $24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$22,920 $24,744
 
Percent Admitted 61% 64%
SAT Reading (25-75%) 465-595 450-570
SAT Math (25-75%) 420-590 460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%) 395-580 440-570
ACT English (25-75%) 19-27 19-25
ACT Math (25-75%) 18-27 18-25
ACT Writing (25-75%) 6-8 6-8
ACT Composite (25-75%) 19-26 20-25

School Notes:

  • Greenville College was founded by the Free Methodist Church and still maintains a close affiliation with the denomination. Greenville is owned and controlled by a Board of Trustees. Leadership and direction are provided by President V. James Mannoia and the President's Cabinet.
  • Greenville College offers over 50 majors through 17 departments. Signature programs include Contemporary Christian Music, Digital Media, Media Promotions, Urban/Cross Cultural Ministries and the Zahniser Institute for Environmental Studies. Additionally, Greenville College offers two degrees under the division of Adult Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (GOAL) and a master of arts in Leadership and Ministry (LAMP). Each year at least 500 courses are offered; the minimum required for graduation is at least thirty-three courses.
  • Our campus is located in the community of Greenville, Illinois, a town of 6,500 people just 45 miles east of St. Louis. Housing includes five major residence halls and 12 upper division houses. A new 12-unit apartment complex houses 60 upper division students. Fifteen major buildings are located on 50 acres.
  • Greenville is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Illinois Office of Education. Greenville holds membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and Christian College Consortium.
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Greenville College
0 mi. away
McKendree University
29.5 mi. away
Blackburn College
36.8 mi. away

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